About Us:

Collaborative autonomy is how self-tasking teams of machines will solve hard human problems, and HavocAI is an unquestioned leader in collaborative autonomy. We set the standard for autonomous surface vessels for a wide range of defense and commercial maritime missions. Success requires us to grow quickly, and we’re looking for teammates who are passionate about solving hard problems, about pushing the envelope, and about preventing conflict and saving lives. Ambition is welcome to apply within.

About the Role

We are seeking a Cloud Platform Team Lead to lead the development and operation of the infrastructure and platform systems that power our engineering organization.

In this role, you will lead a team of Cloud Platform, DevOps, and Site Reliability Engineers, driving execution while contributing hands-on to architecture and system design. You will be responsible for building and maintaining a reliable, scalable platform that enables engineering teams to deploy, operate, and scale mission-critical systems.

This is a hands-on leadership role—you will guide the team, set direction, and contribute directly to building the platform.

What You’ll Do

Team Leadership and Execution

• Lead day-to-day execution of the Cloud Platform team

• Set priorities, unblock engineers, and ensure consistent delivery

• Provide mentorship through code reviews, design discussions, and technical guidance

• Partner with leadership to align platform priorities with company goals

Platform and Infrastructure Engineering

• Design, build, and maintain core cloud infrastructure and platform services

• Support containerized environments using Docker and Kubernetes

• Ensure infrastructure is reliable, scalable, and secure

• Contribute hands-on to system design and implementation

DevOps and Reliability

• Improve CI/CD pipelines and deployment workflows

• Support implementation of SRE practices, including monitoring, alerting, and incident response

• Help define and maintain observability across services and systems

• Reduce operational toil through automation and tooling

Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Partner with engineering teams across autonomy, backend, hardware, and data

• Support teams in deploying and operating services effectively

• Help build self-service tools and workflows to improve developer productivity

Security and Operations

• Maintain strong security practices across infrastructure and systems

• Troubleshoot and resolve issues across infrastructure, services, and deployments

What We’re Looking For

• 5–8+ years of experience in cloud infrastructure, DevOps, or platform engineering

• Prior experience leading or mentoring engineers (formal or informal)

• Strong experience with Docker, Kubernetes, and cloud infrastructure

• Solid understanding of distributed systems and system reliability

• Experience operating production systems with monitoring and incident response

• Strong problem-solving skills and ability to operate in a fast-paced environment

Nice to Have

• Experience with CI/CD systems and automation tooling

• Exposure to SRE practices (SLIs, SLOs, incident management)

• Experience supporting data pipelines or data platforms

• Familiarity with AWS or similar cloud providers

• Background in robotics, autonomy, or distributed systems

What Success Looks Like (12 Months)

• A stable, reliable cloud platform supporting engineering teams

• Improved deployment speed and system reliability

• Clear operational practices for monitoring and incident response

• Increased engineering productivity through better tooling and workflows

• A strong, well-supported platform team executing consistently

Benefits:

• 100% Employer paid Health, Dental and Vision Insurance for you and your families

• Life Insurance (Employer Paid)

• Ability to participate in the companies 401k program (Matching)

• Unlimited PTO policy with an enforced 2 week minimum

• Equity Package

• Work / Home Office Stipend

• Global Entry

• 16 Week Paid Parental Leave

• Monthly Health and Wellness Stipend

Our Values:

• Innovation: We are driven to break new ground. Every day presents an opportunity to challenge the status quo, think boldly, and deliver advanced solutions that transform the future of defense technology.

• Integrity: We hold ourselves to the highest ethical standards, ensuring transparency, accountability, and trust in all our actions and partnerships.

• Mission-Driven: We are focused on achieving impactful outcomes that align with our core mission—protecting lives through innovation.

• Forward-Leaning: We continuously seek out new opportunities and remain at the forefront of technological advancements. We embrace change and anticipate the challenges of tomorrow with confidence and creativity.

• Ownership of All Tasks: At HavocAI, no problem is too complex or too trivial. We believe that greatness comes from tackling the hardest challenges, but also in handling the smallest, sometimes thankless, tasks with the same level of commitment and care.

• Servant Leadership: We lead by serving others, whether it’s supporting our employees, partners, or the broader community. Empowering those around us is key to achieving long-term success and making a lasting impact.

HavocAI is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to creating an inclusive and diverse workplace. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other legally protected status.